Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1968 – 1976) vs Volvo 142 (1967 – 1974): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 135 hp. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. The Volvo 142 is the lighter car, from 1,130 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,724 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 83 mm longer than the Volvo 142.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1968 – 1976
|
Volvo
142
1967 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1976 | 1967 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 160 hp | 90 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 225 Nm | 163 – 176 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 28.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 135 – 190 km/h | 148 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 – 4,724 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,770 – 1,786 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,438 – 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 – 2,794 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,455 kg | 1,130 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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